Dallas-Fort Worth Airport (DFW)

DFW is a large airport (larger than the island of Manhattan!) that serves most of the air travel headed to Dallas and Fort Worth. DFW airport is located about 20 miles from downtown Dallas.

Getting From DFW To The Hyatt Regency Dallas

Please note that there are two Hyatt Regency Hotels in Dallas. One is at the DFW airport. This is NOT the conference hotel for APEC 2006. APEC 2006 is being held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, which is downtown next to the West End District.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel, in downtown Dallas, is served by all the cab and shuttle services operating at the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport.

Taxi Service

Taxicab service is available at designated areas along upper-level curbside exits. Fares to the Hyatt Regency from the airport are approximately $42.00 for one person. The charge for each additional person is $2.00.

Shared Ride Services

Shared ride (shuttle van) service between the DFW Airport and the Hyatt Regency is provided by several shared ride companies. Shared ride services at DFW Airport operate from the lower level of the terminal. After claiming your baggage, follow the signs for ground transportation to an escalator that will take you to the lower level. Reservations are not needed for transportation from the airport to the hotel.

Please see the DFW Airport Web site for a list of authorized shared ride service providers.

Typical shared ride fares are $15-$20 one way per person. Reservations are not needed for traveling from the airport to the hotel.

Rail Service

The Trinity River Railway Express, a service of the Dallas Area Regional Transit (DART) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, provides rail transportation between DFW airport and Union Station (right next to the Hyatt Regency ) from Monday trough Saturday for as little as $2.25. The Trinity River Express Web pages has details.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is a smaller airport located close to downtown Dallas. Service to Love Field is mostly short haul flights from neighboring states.

Getting From Love Field To The Hyatt Regency Dallas

Taxi Service

Taxi cab service is provided on the upper level across the street from the baggage claim wing of the main terminal building.

Shared Ride Services

Shared ride (shuttle van) service between Love Field and the Hyatt Regency is provided by several shared ride companies.

Public Transportation

The Dallas Area Regional Transit (DART) provides low cost public transportation from Love Field to the Hyatt Regency. Please see the DART Web pages for more information.

Airline Discount Program

American Airlines is the official airline for APEC 2006. They are offering a number of discount fares for APEC attendees traveling to Dallas. These discounts are available starting March 15, 2006 and ending March 26, 2006.

To take advantage of these low fares, give the APEC 2006 conference identifier, Star #A5436AS. Provide this number to your travel agent or book online directly with American Airlines.

Car Rental Discounts

AVIS will offer attendees a special conference rate from March 12-March 30, 2006. To take advantage of this special rate, call the AVIS Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at 1-800-331-1600 or contact them online. Identify yourself as eligible for the APEC rate by the giving the AWD discount number, A606092.

Parking At The Hyatt Regency Hotel

At The Hotel Itself

Valet parking is available at hotel entrance. In and out privileges for hotel guests only. The rates are:

• Overnight Valet: $18.00
  
  
• Daily: 0-3 Hours $10.00; 3-6 Hours $14.00; 6-24 Hours $18.00

Self parking in the outdoor Radish Lot is conveniently located on the north end of the hotel at the intersection of Hotel Street and Reunion Boulevard West. The maximum rate is $8.00 per day (no in and out privileges).

Near The Hotel

Self parking in the Reunion Arena parking lot is located at the intersection of Sports Street and Reunion Boulevard with a public plaza directly across from the Hotel's Motor Lobby. This parking lost is managed by Central Parking Systems and is not affiliated with the hotel. The rate on days when there are no events at the Reunion Arena is $3.00 and on event days, $10.00 (no in and out privileges).

Dallas Weather In March

The weather in Dallas for APEC 2006 is expected to be quite mild and pleasant. The average daily high temperature is around 70 °F (21 °C) and the average daily low temperature is about 50 °F (10 °C). March in Dallas averages just over 3 inches (75 cm) of rain so be prepared for a rain shower or two.